2019 is the year of the Pig. Jaquet Droz honors the twelfth and last animal in the Chinese Zodiac cycle with an exquisite example of craftsmanship.

An iconic animal in Chinese culture, the Pig marks the end of a cycle imbued with its core character traits. These traits extend to people born during this twelfth year in the Chinese Zodiac calendar. Those born in the year of the Pig are said to be loyal, cautious and attentive. The Pig is empathic, selflessly devoted to the causes of others, endlessly trusting and exceptionally honest. Integrity is another quality associated with the Pig. Calm at all times, even in the most stressful situations, those born in the year of the Pig have a sense for entrepreneurship and responsibility qualities that insure they always complete their duties and tasks.

They are aided in this by good health that allows them to enjoy happy moments to the fullest.

Technical Specifications:
The case, in 18kt red gold, measures 39mm. A 35mm version with diamonds is also available.

Movement is a Swiss automatic in-house JD caliber.

The hand-painted dial depicts a young Pig in a field of wheat. Applying the brand's signature naturalist technique, Jaquet Droz evokes the abundance and prosperity of a ripe wheat crop, and the calm and good sense of the Pig who stands before it, visibly disinterested. On the back of the piece, the gold rotor is engraved with a similar scene.